Abstract
This paper presents an educational method for minimally invasive surgery, conceived in collaboration with educationalists and arthroscopists, and an integrated system to train a priori knowledge and to exercise manual dexterity. The approach is generally suitable for minimally invasive surgery interventions but has been developed specifically for knee arthroscopy.Based on a classification of the knowledge, the system provides multimedia modules to train anatomical and procedural knowledge and a surgical simulator for training perceptual motor skills. We have tested the system in making three surgeons perform a series of tests. The results show that performance increases with the degree of experience. We also delivered a usability questionnaire and evaluated the appreciation by the surgeons. The test results and the appreciation showed by the surgeons encourage the prosecution of the research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-66 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sep 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)